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The Conspiracy Theories from Part 2 of Shane Dawson’s New Series, Ranked by Believability

Grace Larson, Ripon College

Who else is craving Chuck E. Cheese's?…

March 1, 2019

Why Everyone Should Be Watching Netflix’s ‘The Umbrella Academy’

Amanda Pfender, Gateway Technical College

Its soundtrack and seven protagonists will have you hooked from the get-go.…

March 1, 2019

‘Dating Around’ Offers a Fresh Take on Reality Dating Shows

Michaela Shea-Gander, Denison University

It puts 'The Bachelor' to shame.…

February 28, 2019

A Day in the Life of YouTube’s ‘Saying Yes for 24 Hours’ Challenge

Rishi Patel, University of Iowa

What would your life look like if your partner dictated it?…

February 28, 2019

The Jussie Smollett Saga Reveals, Once More, the Opportunism of Modern Politics

Maya Butler, Baylor University

Smollett, if guilty, is stupid. But the politicians, no matter what, were self-seeking.…

February 28, 2019

‘Yesterday’ Is a ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ for Beatles Fans, but Better

Ben Garcia, Hope International University

What to expect from the new Himesh Patel-led film.…

February 28, 2019

‘Alita: Battle Angel’ Captures Action and Empowerment in Glittering CGI

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

It might be one of the most visually stunning films of the year.…

February 27, 2019

5 Family-Oriented Shows That Will Make You Want to Call Your Parents

Gabrielle Sheehan, Montclair State University

And not just to ask them for money.…

February 27, 2019

5 YouTube Travel Channels Every Wanderlusting Student Should Watch

Hannah Cullen, St. Cloud State University

Get inspired, pack your bags and get out there.…

February 27, 2019

In the World of Sitcoms, ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Is the Schitt

Paige Brauser, Connecticut College

Losing their money and their mansion might've been the best thing that ever happened to the Rose family.…

February 26, 2019

Everything We Know About ‘Frozen 2’ Based on Its Teaser Trailer

Amanda Pfender, Gateway Technical College

Which is not much.…

February 25, 2019

Everything You Need to Know About the Third Season of ‘Queer Eye’

Michaela Shea-Gander, Denison University

There's much more in store for the Fab Five.…

February 25, 2019

As a Parody, ‘Isn’t It Romantic?’ Succeeds Where Other Rom-Coms Fail

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

It pretends it's not a rom-com, but it sure acts like one.…

February 24, 2019

Fans of ‘Electric Dreams,’ You Need to Read Its Philip K. Dick Predecessor

Matilda Schulman, University of California, Berkeley

His pioneering novel, 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?,' laid the foundation for modern sci-fi.…

February 24, 2019

James Wan’s Terrifying Horror Formula Has Revolutionized the Genre

Ben Garcia, Hope International University

There’s a science to his spooks.…

February 24, 2019

Why You Don’t Have to Be a Kid to Love ‘The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part’

Casey Breneman, University of Virginia

This time around, everything in Bricksville is NOT awesome.…

February 23, 2019

The ‘Veronica Mars’ Revival Has the Chance to Fix What the Original Got Wrong

E.L. Meszaros, Brown University

Times have changed — for both Veronica and her audiences.…

February 23, 2019

Gyllenhaal in ‘Velvet Buzzsaw’ Doesn’t Live Up to Gyllenhaal in ‘Nightcrawler’

Brandon Scott, University of New Hampshire

What a buzzkill.…

February 22, 2019

‘Even the Rain’ Illustrates the Past, Present and Future Struggles of Indigenous Peoples

Indigo Holmes, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

The Netflix addition is a poignant portrayal of the injustice of Native-American suffering.…

February 22, 2019

Can 36 Questions Make You Fall in Love with a Stranger?      

Rishi Patel, University of Iowa

A new YouTube series thinks it's worth trying out.…

February 21, 2019

Parsing the Odds and Predicting the 2019 Oscar Winners

Daniel Reed

This awards season is coming down to the wire.…

February 20, 2019

Can We Officially Call ‘Groundhog Day’ a Genre of Its Own?

Keely Cohen-Breen, SUNY Plattsburgh College

The time loop trope is overused, but for good reason.…

February 20, 2019

‘Miss Bala’ Offers a Predictable, Female Jason Bourne

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

How does 'The Fuentes Identity' sound?…

February 19, 2019

Meet Forrest Galante, the Steve Irwin of Recently Extinct Species

Scott Williamson, Florida Atlantic University

'Extinct' doesn't mean much to Galante.…

February 19, 2019

Why the Chinese Government Doesn’t Want You to Know About Shen Yun

Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

The dance troupe has a more surprising backstory than its innocent posters suggest.…

February 18, 2019

Is It Finally Time to Phase Out ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’?

Grace Larson, Ripon College

A movie about a sexually predatory 'sweet transvestite' from planet Transexual has no place in modern society. Or does it?…

February 18, 2019

What to Look Forward to in ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8

Amanda Pfender, Gateway Technical College

Winter is here.…

February 18, 2019

Cult Vampire Comedy ‘What We Do in The Shadows’ Is Coming to the Small Screen

Michaela Shea-Gander, Denison University

Vampire humor never gets old.…

February 16, 2019

The 5 Best Broadway Productions Coming in Spring 2019

Casey Breneman, University of Virginia

Theater enthusiasts, rejoice!…

February 15, 2019

We Need a John Carpenter ‘The Thing’ Remake, and We Need It in 2022

Ben Garcia, Hope International University

Forty years later, but just as good.…

February 15, 2019